The Provider Quality Innovation Team are pleased to offer two virtual Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam awareness sessions.  

20/06/2024 from 09:30 – 12:30 or 13:00 - 16:00 on Microsoft Teams  
 

Session content – an introduction to epilepsy  

• causes and diagnosis 
• treatments – medication and side effects 
• types of seizures (including management and first aid) 
• status epilepticus 
• care planning and recording 
• sources of support and information 
• an introduction to emergency medications for epilepsy 
• when and how it should be used 
• individual care plans 
• risk assessments & duty of care 
• stigma, psychological/psychiatric co-morbidities, issues & cultural awareness 
• assessment of knowledge 

To book spaces please complete this booking form and return to quality.innovation@essex.gov.uk